UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as an “unparalleled opportunity” during his ongoing visit to India, emphasizing the economic gains he expects for both nations. Trade Deal Outlook Starmer said the agreement, signed in July 2025, paves the way

India and the European Union are currently working on a series of “transformative initiatives” alongside ongoing efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December. These initiatives span defence cooperation, strategic alignment, and innovation collaboration. 13th Round of FTA Negotiations Underway The 13th round of India–EU trade negotiations has begun in New

India’s trade diplomacy is entering a decisive phase. With the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) set to take effect from October 1, 2025, the country has signed its first free trade pact with a developed Western bloc. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — may not […]

Switzerland has streamlined its regulations to activate the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India, effective from 1 October 2025. The move clears the way for the pact to come into force as scheduled. Regulatory Changes Enable Entry Into Force Switzerland, the largest economy within the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA), has completed

India has restarted negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a bloc led by Russia and including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The two sides signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Moscow to formally relaunch talks. The EAEU represents a market with a combined GDP of over $6.5 […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom as a symbol of the growing global confidence in India’s economic leadership. Speaking during a public event in Tamil Nadu, Modi said the deal reflects India’s capability to lead on the global stage and aligns with […]

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changer” and a key step toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat. Officially titled the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the deal was signed in London on July 24 in the presence […]

British media outlets have praised the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and India as a major success in the UK’s post-Brexit trade strategy. The agreement, finalized on July 24, is being described in the UK press as a “bumper deal” and “the most significant since Brexit,” giving Britain much-needed momentum […]

India has announced a ₹4,850 crore (approximately USD 565 million) line of credit to the Maldives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the island nation. This major financial assistance aims to support development in sectors such as infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, health, and defense. Financial Support in Indian Rupees For the first time, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House on July 24, shortly after signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit marked a renewed momentum in India–UK relations as both nations look to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation. Symbolic Gift Highlights Shared Vision During the meeting, […]